What to wear on Easter Sunday

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it/you’ll be the grandest Lady in the Easter parade…”

Am I the only person who thinks this song describes a horrific fashion disaster? (And don’t even get me started on the second verse; the mere thought of anyone dressed “all in clover” makes me cringe).

No wonder ladies in Seattle are having such a hard time figuring out what to wear on Easter Sunday!

Here are five style tips to help everyone look modern, elegant and Spring-y, without looking like a giant marshmallow peep on Easter Sunday.
Tip #1. Don’t be afraid to wear black. Spring ushers in a cheery array of light colors–pastel green, lemony yellow, rosey pink–all of which pair beautifully with black. Your favorite black pencil skirt is perfectly appropriate on Easter and will make a sophisticated complement to a pastel-colored top.

Tip #2. Don’t go overboard with floral. Remember that large patterns add bulk and can make you look heavier. Shy away from busy floral dresses, and opt instead for a fitted top in a delicate floral print worn with a solid color bottom. Leave the gauzy A-line floral print dresses for the 6-year-olds.

Tip #3. Avoid anything animal print. Easter is about bunnies and baby chicks, not leopards and freaky zebras.
Tip #4. Add flair with accessories. A literal Easter bonnet might be overkill, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other, more modern hair accessories. Consider a feminine headband, like this one and others at Anthropologie (Downtown Seattle or University Village).

Tip #5. Break up your sweater set. Easter seems to be the day when, in an attempt to look demure and church-appropriate, lots of women turn to their trusty sweater sets. I generally despise sweater sets, but I understand why it feels right to wear one on Easter. This year, try separating the sweater from its shell and wearing the sweater over a neutal-color blouse/top.